Neh 10:29-37, 12:44, 13:12 | TSK | STEP | clave. entered. to walk. given. by. Heb. by the hand of. to observe. the Lord.

the third part.According to the law, every one above twenty years of age was to give half a shekel to the sanctuary for a ransom for their souls. But, on account of the general poverty of the people, occasioned by their wars, and captivity, and by heavy tributes, etc., in the land of their captivity, this sum was reduced to the third part of a shekel.

Ex 30:11-16; Mt 17:24-27; 2Co 8:12

the shewbread.

Le 24:5; 2Ch 2:4

the continual burnt.

Nu 28:1-29:40; Heb 10:11

all the work.

2Ch 24:5-14

cast.

1Ch 24:5,7; 25:8,9; Pr 18:18

the wood offering.It was the business of the Nethinim to procure the wood for the fires of the temple: but it is probable few of them returned to their former masters after the captivity; and therefore they found it necessary to cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people, who should furnish the wood at appointed times. This bringing of the wood to the temple at last became a great day; and was constituted into a feast, called by Josephus, [Xylophoria,] "the carrying of the wood" (Bell. 1. ii. c. 17. sec.6).

13:31; Le 6:12; Jos 9:27; Isa 40:16

at times.

Heb 10:3-7

as it is written.

Le 6:12,13

Ex 23:19; 34:26; Le 19:23-26; Nu 18:2,12; De 26:2; 2Ch 31:3-10

Pr 3:9,10; Mal 3:8-12

the first-born.

Ex 13:2,12-15; 34:19; Le 27:26,27; Nu 18:15,16; De 12:6

unto.

Nu 18:9-19; 1Co 9:6-14; Ga 6:6

the first-fruits.